McDonald's reported worse-than-expected quarterlysales at established U.S. restaurants on Tuesday,becoming the latest chain hurt by menu priceincreases. The increases outpaced supermarket foodcosts, persuading consumers to save money byeating at home.周二，美国麦当劳分店报道了低于预期的季度销售额，成为菜单价格上涨的最新受害连锁店。价格上涨幅度超出了在超市购买食物的花销，消费者为了省钱在家用餐。Shares in McDonald's decreased to 4.3 percent to $121.96 and pulled down most shares in therestaurant sector. The world's biggest fast-food chain experienced a total revenue decline of3.5% to 6.27 billion dollars.麦当劳的股份下降到4.3%，降至121.96美元，拉低了餐饮部门的多数股份。世界上最大的快餐连锁店的营业额下降了3.5%，只有62.7亿美元。1.worse-than-expected 比预期差的，低于预期的
例句：But Greece has since then failed to meet itseconomic goals because of a worse-than-expectedrecession, which has depressed revenues, as well asits own failure to install reforms.
但由于没有料到经济衰退更加严重，希腊无法到预期的经济目标，并且税收降低，改革失败。
2.decrease to 减少到，下降到
例句：Steel production at Capital Steel Mill will decrease to 6 million tons till 2005.
首钢2005年钢产量减至600万吨。
3.pull down 摧毁，推翻，拉下来
例句：Will you pull down the blinds a bit?
你把百叶窗稍稍朝下拉一点好吗?
4.restaurant sector 餐饮部门
例句：In the fast-food restaurant sector, Yum! Brands continues to hold a commandingadvantage over McDonald's.
餐饮领域，百胜国际餐饮集团（Yum! Brands）仍凌驾麦当劳之上。
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